The 2012 Democratic National Convention

Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 5, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama waves after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 3, 2012.

Delegates cheer as First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 4, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)

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Kenyan police use tear gas to disperse Nairobi University Students, who rioted over the death of two of their colleagues, in Nairobi. The students said they wanted an explanation of how the two engineering students died within a day while in police custody.

Delegates await the start of the first day of the convention, September 4, 2012.

A group of third grade students rehearse saying the Pledge of Allegiance ahead of the first day of the convention in Time Warner Cable Arena, September 4, 2012.

Advertisements for the DNC line the walls at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Dalam foto ini, petugas militer mengangkat peti mati Nelson Mandela setibanya di lokasi pemakaman untuk upacara pemakaman di Qunu, 15 Desember 2013.

Delegates tour the floor ahead of the convention, September 3, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)

Programs laid out for guests inside the convention center. (J. Featherly/VOA)

The Charlotte, North Carolina skyline seen through the window of an airplane, September 2, 2012.

President Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina tours the floor at the Democratic National Convention, September 3, 2012.

Delegates and Democratic National Convention visitors crowd one of the merchandise stores in Charlotte, September 3, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)

Delegates await the start of the first day of the Democratic National Convention, September 4, 2012.

A 15-ton sand sculpture of President Obama is on display outside the convention. The sand comes from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (J. Featherly/VOA)